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6 Common Causes of Car Accidents in Southern California
With over 187,000 injury-causing collisions in California every year, figuring out why these accidents keep happening is an important part of making roads safer. Additionally, knowing the most common causes of traffic collisions can help you drive defensively and protect yourself on the road. What happens if you’re hurt in a crash? You need… Read More »
Understanding Your Insurance Company’s Duty of Good Faith
Insurance companies aren’t known for communicating clearly and concisely. No matter how diverse your vocabulary is or how developed your reading abilities are, reading your insurance policy is likely to give you a headache after a few minutes. That’s why it’s so easy for insurance companies to act in bad faith and wrongfully deny… Read More »
A Trespasser Was Injured on My Property—Am I Liable?
Premises liability law has evolved significantly in California over the years, changing homeowners’ obligations to others and making it difficult for injured people to know exactly what their rights are. At DeWitt Algorri & Algorri, our extensive track record of successful premises liability cases has given us unique insight into these issues. In one… Read More »
Who’s Liable for a Slip and Fall Accident in a Parking Lot?
A parking lot slip and fall is painful in every way possible. Not only are you wondering just how many passersby and drivers saw you, you also get the full body pain of a fall. On top of that, since you’re on dirty asphalt, you could develop an infection if the fall caused an… Read More »
Who is Liable for a Truck Accident in Southern California?
Truck collisions are among the most deadly types of accidents you’ll ever see on California roads. Per the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System, injuries and fatalities attributed to truck collisions have crept up steadily over the years. In 2017, there were nearly 7,000 injuries and over 300 fatalities. If you’re involved in a truck… Read More »
I’ve Been Bitten by a Dog—What Now?
Dogs are known as man’s best friend, but what happens when they turn on you? Whether it’s from a neighbor’s dog running loose, a close friend’s trusted canine companion, or a new visitor at the dog park, a dog bite can be extremely dangerous. Not only can it cause illness or permanent injury, it… Read More »
Pedestrian Accidents Are on the Rise in California
Walking is an environmentally friendly and healthy way to get around, especially if you live in a walkable area like Southern California. Unfortunately, walking isn’t always the safest option. Drivers may speed to avoid being slowed down by pedestrians, causing accidents that lead to serious or fatal injuries. If you’re the victim of a… Read More »
2 Settlements, 1 Week – $20,000,000 Recovered
DeWitt Algorri & Algorri settles $20,000,000 in “open policy limits” cases in 5 days. You can see all of our most recent victories on our Case Results page and read our Client Testimonials. Case summaries for these matters listed below. Confidential Settlement: $11 Million Attorneys: Mark Algorri & Carolyn Tan Defendant driver was racing… Read More »
What is the California Personal Injury Statute of Limitations?
You’ve been injured because of someone else’s negligence or recklessness. What happens next? With the assistance of a personal injury lawyer in Orange County, you can fight for compensation to cover your medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses. However, you are on a timeline. Find out more about the statute of limitations for… Read More »
What Should You Do After an Insurance Claim Denial in California?
You pay your insurance premiums every month for peace of mind, knowing that if anything goes wrong you won’t be left financially destitute because of it. At least, that’s how insurance is supposed to work. However, the bad faith insurance lawyers at DeWitt Algorri & Algorri know that a shocking amount of insurance providers… Read More »
